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Jay High School Student Handbook

Jay High School

821 N Main

386 East Monroe Street

Jay, Oklahoma 74346

918-253-4466 (Phone)

918-253-6249 (Fax)

Home of the Bulldogs

“Do what’s best. Do your best. Make no excuses.”

2023 - 2024 School Year

JAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2023-2024

MISSION STATEMENT

Jay Public Schools educates and empowers ALL students for future success.

VISION

Jay Public Schools is a community of learners committed to excellence in education.

Jay Public Schools believe that education is the foundation of our democratic society and should be designed to fit the needs of our students. We recognize that the educational necessities of individuals vary. Regardless of individual needs, the curriculum should provide every student the opportunity to develop his/her abilities to the fullest extent possible.

We believe that our teaching staff should: 1) possess adequate professional training; 2) strive for continual professional growth; 3) demonstrate enthusiasm for their work; 4) have a cooperative attitude; 5) have high moral and ethical standards; and, 6) demonstrate a sympathetic understanding of youth.

We believe that a well-rounded curriculum will provide students with opportunities for growth not only through formal classroom instruction but also through the various activities/organizations that complement these classes. Jay High School strives to provide every student with a quality education that will enable them to handle the demands of the future at our school. We believe each person is a special individual and should be treated as such, with respect, kindness, and dignity.

Administration

Leann Barnwell Superintendent

James Bryant Principal

Marcie Postoak Assistant Principal

Brenda Stewart Special Education Director

Keeta Neal Curriculum Director/Virtual Principal

Jeff Stapleton Athletic Director

Board of Education

Arden Jackson President

Stacey Herndon Vice President

Richard Frazier Clerk

Vince Goins Member

Jason Tanner Member

Student Handbook Purpose:

This student handbook answers questions regarding policies, practices, and procedures of Jay High School. The information contained in this handbook is a valuable guide to both parents and students. Changes in law or board policy may occur during the school year. The most current school board policies can be found on the Jay Public Schools website (www.jay.k12.ok.us). We encourage parents to call a school or email an administrator if they have a question.

James Bryant - JHS Principal ~ jamesbryant@jayps.org
Marcie Postoak - JHS Assistant Principal ~ marciepostoak@jayps.org
Brenda Stewart - Special Education Director ~ brendastewart@jayps.org
Jeff Stapleton - Athletic Director ~ jeffstapleton@jayps.org

Leann Barnwell, Superintendent Phone (918) 253-4293

Email: leannbarnwell@jayps.org Fax (918) 253-8970

August 1, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians:

In accordance with Parents Right-to-Know requirement under the Every Student Succeeds Act - ESSA, Section1112 (e)(1)(A) this is a notification from Jay Public Schools to every parent/guardian of a student in a Title I school that you have the right to request and receive in a timely manner:

information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers. The information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers shall include the following:

If the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;
If the teacher is teaching under emergency or temporary status in which the state qualifications and licensing criteria are waived;
The teacher’s baccalaureate degree major, graduate certification, and field of discipline; and
Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications

[ESSA, Section 1112(e)(1)(A)(i)-(ii)]

information regarding any State or local educational agency policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by section 1111(b)(2) and by the State or local educational agency, which shall include a policy, procedure, or parental right to opt the child out of such assessment, where applicable.

[ESSA, Section 1112(e)(2)(A)]

upon request, parents of an English learner may:

have the child immediately removed from an English Learner (EL) program; [ESSA 1112(e)(3)(A)(viii)(i)]
decline the child’s enrollment in an EL program, or choose another program or method of instruction, if available; [ESSA, Section 1112(e)(3)(A)(viii)(ii)]
receive assistance in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction, if more than one program or method is offered by the eligible entity. [ESSA 1112(e)(3)(A)(viii)(iii)]

notification if your student has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet the applicable state certification for licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.

[ESSA, Section 1112(e)(1)(B)(ii)

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled.

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 918-253-4293.

Sincerely,

Leann Barnwell

Superintendent

Notice of Non-discrimination

Jay Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, alienage, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs, services, activities and employment.

Family Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Statement of Rights

1. The right of a student’s parents and eligible students to inspect and review the student’s education records.

2. The intent of the Jay School district to limit the disclosure of information contained in a student’s education records except:

A. by prior written consent of the student’s parent or the eligible student

B. as directory information

C. under certain limited circumstances, as permitted by the FERPA

3. The right of a student’s parent or an eligible student to seek to correct parts of the student’s education record which he or she believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right. This right includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if the district decides not to alter it according to the parent or eligible student’s request.

4. The right of any person to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the Jay School district violates the FERPA.

5. The procedure that a student’s parent or eligible student should follow to obtain copies of this policy and the location where copies may be contained.

6. The arrangement to provide translations of this notice to non-English speaking parents in their native language.

Parents Bill of Rights

Jay Public Schools supports parents’ efforts to be involved in the district’s education programs. The Jay Public Schools school board policy outlines the district’s efforts to educate parents and support parent involvement in response to the Parents’ Bill of Rights.

The school district is in compliance with the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Additional information is available for parents in the school policy manual on this subject. Parents may submit written requests to receive specific information listed in the Parents’ Bill of Rights law during school business hours by contacting the building principal or the superintendent.

25 O.S. Section 2001

Billing Medicaid for Health-Related Services in

Student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Annual Notification

Why are school districts billing Medicaid?

The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allows certain services provided under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to be covered by Medicaid. Medicaid funds help pay for the costs of providing these services.

What can school districts bill Medicaid for?

School districts can only bill for health-related services that are outlined in the student’s IEP. In general, services for which school districts may bill Medicaid are: hearing & vision services, nursing services, personal care services, assistive technology services, occupational therapy services, physical therapy services, speech & amp; language therapy services, psychological services and psychotherapy counseling.

Do school districts need parental consent to bill Medicaid?

Yes. Before billing Medicaid for the first time, the school district must ask for your permission to bill your or your child’s public benefits or insurance to pay for your child’s related services under the IDEA. School districts are required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to obtain parental consent before sharing information about a student. This includes sharing personal identifiable information about a student to Medicaid. To receive funding from Medicaid to help pay for the cost of services, the school district must have parental consent to bill Medicaid.

Can parents withdraw their consent to bill Medicaid?

Yes. Parents have the right to withdraw their consent at any time.

If consent is not given by parents to bill Medicaid, will their children still receive IEP services?

Yes. Districts are required to provide all IEP services, at no cost to parents, even if the district cannot bill Medicaid. A school district may not require parents to sign up for or enroll in public insurance programs in-order for their child to receive a free, appropriate education under IDEA, Part B.

If school districts bill Medicaid, will Medicaid services that parents or guardians receive outside school be affected?

No. Medicaid services received outside school and the child’s IEP are authorized separately. The district may not use your child’s benefits under a public benefits or insurance program if that use would result in a decrease of any other insurance benefit; result in the family paying for services that would otherwise be covered by a public benefits or insurance program and that are required for the child outside of time the child is in school; result in discontinuation of coverage; or result in the risk of loss of eligibility for home and community based waivers based on aggregate health-related expenditures.

Are school districts required to notify parents? If so, how often must parents be notified? As the parent or guardian of a student who has or may have a disability, you have certain rights under federal and state law. Your child’s school district must provide you with written notification of these rights regarding parental consent prior to accessing your public benefits or insurance for the first time and annually thereafter. This document serves as your written notification.

Where can parents get more information about this?

The US Department of Education Website:

http://ww2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/idea/part-b/part-b-parental consent.html

Asbestos Materials

Annual Notification for Parents, Teachers, and Employees:

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) requires the inspection of all buildings in the school district for asbestos. The district has complied with this act. A management plan documenting these inspections is on file for public review. Upon request, you may view the plan which is located at the superintendent’s office and at each campus.

Jay Public Schools annually notifies all parents, teachers and other employees by posting this notice. Additional information regarding any asbestos related activities planned or in progress, will be disseminated by posting a notice, or using handout bulletins, flyers, and/or using newspaper public notice statements.

The asbestos identified in our management plan will be checked regularly by a licensed asbestos company and by our staff to scrutinize any changes in the material which could cause a health hazard. We will continue to monitor the asbestos as defined by EPA guidelines. If changes occur, our asbestos coordinator will notify the appropriate people as prescribed by law.

Hatch Amendment

The school district is committed to enforcing the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. 1232h, included in the Goals 2000 Educate America Act of 1994. PPRA applies to all funding provided by the United States Department of Education and seeks to protect the rights of parents to inspect surveys or instructional materials if these materials or surveys are funded by the United States Department of Education.

With respect to survey activities, survey materials, evaluation materials, and instructional materials used by students and funded by the United States Department of Education, the school district will:

1. Make such materials available for inspection by parents.

2. Obtain written parental consent if students are required to participate in a survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information such as:

Political affiliations, mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student and his/her family, sexual behavior or attitudes, illegal or self-incriminating behavior (such as use or possession of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs), critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships, legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, doctors and ministers, income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such programs).

New Students

Students entering Jay Public Schools for the first time must have the following: immunization records, proof of legal guardianship, proof of residency, a copy of the student’s birth certificate and CDIB card (if applicable.) Other requirements or documentation may be requested before school admission is completed.

Residency

Oklahoma law provides a definition of “residence” for children attending school at 70 O.S. Section 1-113. If a child is between the ages of five and 21, they are entitled to attend school free of charge in the district of residence. The following documents are required for proof of residency for students to attend Jay Public Schools:

Utility bill in parent/legal guardian’s name (water or electric)
Deed to home/lease. Rental agreement and signed letter from the landlord.

Residency-by-Affidavit

Parent/legal guardian/students who cannot provide the necessary information to verify their address because they are residing with a Jay Public School resident on a temporary or permanent basis shall be required to complete a Residency Affidavit form. Both the student and the custodial parent/legal guardian must physically reside full-time with the JPS resident. The living arrangements are to be of necessity, and not to avoid school attendance within the district where the student would otherwise be required to attend. Please contact your school for information on additional residency verification required after initial enrollment.

Immunization

In accordance with state law, students need to have a complete immunization record or state approved exemptions in order to attend Jay Public Schools. Immunization records that are found to be incomplete will be referred to the school nurse immediately. Immunization deficiencies must be satisfied before the student can continue in attendance.

Student Attendance

The Jay Public Schools Board of Education believes that in order for students to realize their fullest potential from educational efforts, they should attend all classes if possible. Absenteeism is the cause of many of the failures in school. Unless health forbids, or a serious emergency occurs, students should be at school. When a student misses school, the responsibility for making up work lies entirely with the student. The student should make appointments with teachers to get all of the missing work. The student assumes the entire burden of getting this work done and handed in to the teachers. Students who are absent and fail to request assignments may receive a zero.

Parents or guardians shall be notified periodically of their child’s absences. Parents may be turned in to the Office of the District Attorney when ten or more unexplained absences occur in a semester. Any extended illness may be marked as “Documented” with approval by the principal and “Blended Learning, or Virtual Instruction” may be approved and/or provided.

Any student gone longer than fifteen (15) minutes of any period at the secondary level will be considered absent. Students with excessive tardiness may receive school consequences.

Neglect or Refusal to Compel Child to Attend School

It shall be unlawful for a parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child who is over the age of 5 and under the age of 18 to neglect or refuse to cause or compel such child to attend or comply with the rules of some public, private, or other school. Violation of this law may result in referral to the District Attorney’s office.

Notification of Student Absence

When a student is absent, the parent or guardian must notify the attendance clerk.

Internet Safety and Acceptable Use

Jay Public Schools believes that the uses of the Internet will further the education process. Students will be able to access the Internet under the supervision of the teacher. The district makes no guarantees of the accuracy of the information or the appropriateness of materials which a student may encounter. Students and other users will refrain from intentionally accessing and downloading any text, picture, or online conferencing that includes material which is considered to be obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane or lewd; advertises any product or service to minors prohibited by law; presents a clear and present danger; or will cause the commission of unlawful requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). The use of cameras, including device cameras on campus will not be permitted. Students will be under teacher supervision, however, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing. Parents may specifically request that their child not be provided such access by notifying the district in writing.

Notice: There is no legitimate expectation of privacy in the use of the school district’s technology.

Inappropriate comments (cyber bullying or other) made using any social media or device (Facebook, messaging, Twitter, texting, etc.) during or outside school hours that disrupts the school culture or environment is prohibited. Students violating this rule will be subject to disciplinary action and possible law enforcement involvement.

Electronic Device Use Policy

Jay Schools will offer the Jay Schools Chromebook Protection Plan (CPP) to our parents/guardians. Participation in the CPP is optional. The CPP covers any type of Chromebook hardware malfunction and also covers accidental damage for up to two incidents per school year. The CPP does NOT cover malicious, non-accidental damage or loss. The Technology Department and each building administration team will determine if the damage is accidental or malicious. (Theft will be covered with an appropriate police report if the police and Jay Schools are unable to recover the device) Students who wish to opt out of the CPP will be required to pay for any repairs to their Chromebook that are not from normal wear and tear. This will be determined by the building administration team and the Technology Department.

Weapons-Free School Policy

It is the policy of this school district to comply fully with the Gun-Free Schools Act.

Any student in this school district who uses or possesses a gun (or a play-gun that can be mistaken for a gun) at school, at any school-sponsored event, or in or on school property including school transportation or school sponsored transportation will be removed from school for not less than one full calendar year. Possession and use of other types of weapons is also prohibited; violations will result in suspension from school. Jay Public Schools will define weapons according to the laws of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 21, Section 1280.1 prohibits any person, except a peace officer or other person authorized by the board of education of the district, to have in such person's possession on any public or private school property or while in any school bus or vehicle used by any school for transportation of students or teachers any firearm or weapon as defined in Title 21, Section 1272, below:

"...any pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle whether loaded or unloaded, or any dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand chain, metal knuckles, or any other offensive weapon, whether such weapon is concealed or unconcealed."

Any student who violates this policy will be subject to discipline which may include suspension up to one full calendar year (for firearms) or for any term less than one calendar year (for weapons other than firearms) as determined by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee. The superintendent, principal, teacher, or security personnel, upon reasonable suspicion, shall have the authority to detain and search or authorize the search of any pupil or property in the possession of the pupil when said pupil is on any school premises.

Smoking

Smoking and/or possession or use of other forms of smokeless tobacco will not be permitted. As defined by state law, it is unlawful for minors to be in possession of any type of tobacco product (Cigarettes, chewing tobacco, E-Cigarettes, vapes, vape products, etc.) School consequences will be given to students in violation of this and law enforcement/school resource officers will be contacted if minors are found to be in possession of illegal/unlawful substances. A ticket from law enforcement may also be issued.

Drug and Alcohol Free Schools

The possession or use of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or narcotics of any description on school premises, school buses, or at any school-sponsored activity, will be grounds for suspension from school. Law enforcement/school resource officers will be contacted if minors are found to be in possession of illegal or unlawful substances.

Anyone in possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in school or school sponsored activities can be suspended from school and deprived of the privilege to represent the school in any capacity. Any student in possession of drugs or under the influence of alcohol at school sponsored activities may be reported to local law enforcement. A School Resource Officer (SRO), accompanied by a school administrator, will from time to time conduct searches on school premises with a trained Drug Dog to help maintain a drug free school. Disciplinary sanctions will be imposed on students who violate the standards of conduct required by this policy.

Search of Students

The superintendent, principal, teacher, or security personnel of any public school in the

State of Oklahoma, upon reasonable suspicion, shall have the authority to detain and search, or authorize the search, of any pupil or property in the possession of the pupil when said pupil is on any school

premises, or while in transit under the authority of the school, or while attending any function sponsored or authorized by the school, for dangerous weapons, controlled dangerous substances (as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act), intoxicating beverages, low-point beer, as defined by Section 163.2 of Title 37 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or for missing or stolen property if said property be reasonably suspected to have been taken from a pupil, a school employee, or the school during school activities. The search shall be conducted by a person of the same sex as the person being searched and shall be witnessed by at least one other authorized person, said person to be of the same sex if practicable.

70 O.S. Section 24-102

Search of School Property

Students have no reasonable expectation of privacy in school lockers, desks, or any other school property. School lockers and school desks are the property of the school, not the student. The users of lockers, desks, and other storage areas or compartments have no reasonable expectation of privacy from school employees as to the contents of those areas. Lockers, desks, and other storage areas or compartments may be subjected to searches at any time with or without reasonable suspicion. Students shall not exchange lockers.

Discipline

Jay Public Schools will provide discipline when needed for the control and discipline of all students attending public school in the district. The school maintains the right to provide discipline or have control at the following areas:

School property
Bus stops
School-sponsored events
Prom
Graduation
Field trips
Athletic events

70 O.S. 24-100.4S

Students are expected to behave in a manner that is consistent with societal standards. When a student violates school rules or exhibits inappropriate or illegal behaviors, he/she may receive a variety of disciplinary actions. Examples may include: lunch detention, ISI, Suspension, or a citation from the School Resource Officer depending on the severity of the infraction.

Nothing in the discipline schedule shall be construed to deny the student’s right to fair and orderly hearings, appeal, counsel, and due process in cases which may end in suspension. The principal will have the authority to remove or suspend any student for a violent act or an act showing deliberate or reckless disregard for the health and safety of faculty or other students.

Student Dress Code

In accordance with the Jay Public Schools Board of Education policy the following regulation shall establish a dress and grooming code for the public school system. (70 O.S. SEction 6-114). Generally, students should regard neatness and cleanliness in grooming and clothing as important. Dress or grooming which is in any way disruptive to the operation of the school will not be permitted.

Revealing or sexually provocative clothing, or clothing of extreme style may not be worn.

Principals, in conjunction with sponsors, coaches, or other persons in charge of extracurricular activities, may regulate dress and grooming of students who participate in a particular activity if the principal reasonably believes that the student’s dress or grooming creates a hazard, or may prevent, interfere with, or adversely affect the purpose, direction, or effort required for the activity to achieve its goals.

If a student’s dress or grooming is objectionable under the above provisions, the principal shall request the student to make appropriate corrections. If the student declines, the principal shall notify the student’s parents or legal guardian and request that person to make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent or legal guardian refuse, the principal shall take appropriate disciplinary action.

Students who violate provisions of the dress code and who refuse to correct the violation may be disciplined by removal or exclusion from extracurricular activities. In extreme cases, students may be suspended until the violation is corrected.

Students may not wear clothing that causes “a material and substantial disruption to the educational process.” Students are expected to dress appropriately and neatly in a manner that will reflect credit to themselves, their families, and their school. It is impossible to identify and label every variation in student attire as acceptable or unacceptable. In all cases, the final decision rests with the school administration. The principal may modify the dress code for special occasions. The School District provides the following codes concerning student attire at school, at school-sponsored or authorized functions, and in school vehicles.

Students will not wear clothing that unduly exposes the body, such as tops that do not cover the midriff, excessively low-cut blouses or dresses, halter/tank tops, see-through clothing, or bike shorts. Shorts, skirts and dresses must be fingertip length of the wearer. Jeans are not to have holes above fingertip length of the wearer. Additionally, clothing which shows underwear or lack thereof when doing normal school activities (including, but not limited to, leggings, tights, yoga pants, and jeggings). If these items are worn, there must be sufficient coverage to a minimum or mid-thigh.
Excessively large or baggy clothing (especially outerwear) which may conceal dangerous items or be a safety hazard shall not be worn. Students will not wear sagging or low cut pants, shorts, or shirts that will expose their undergarments. Intentionally torn or cut up clothing, unstrapped overalls, or clothing with dangling, detachable straps are prohibited. Jeans with holes exposing excessive skin and/or above the reasonable length area must be covered.
Students must wear shoes, boots, or other types of appropriate footwear.
Sleep-wear such as pajamas, pajama pants (bed pants), lounge pants, house shoes, and/or slippers are not to be worn to school.
Muscle shirts, sleeveless undershirts, or fishnet shirts are not to be worn alone as outer garments. Multiple tank tops worn together are prohibited. Shirts with cutoff sleeves are prohibited.
Blankets may not be brought to school or used while at school.

Accessories

Students will not wear clothing or accessories that display symbols, pictures, lettering, or numbering that is profane, vulgar, repulsive, obscene, or sexually suggestive or that advertises or promotes dangerous weapons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, low-point beer, drugs, drug related items, drug paraphernalia, cult or gang related symbols or other items or activities that are illegal for the general population or for minors.

Dog collars, jewelry with spikes, large hair picks, wallet chains, and heavy chain necklaces are not permitted, nor is any other accessory that may pose a safety concern for students or others. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the buildings except when prescribed by a doctor.

Body Piercing and Tattoos

Body piercing and tattoos that are considered offensive or distracting to the learning environment will not be permitted.

Headwear

Students will not wear hats, caps, sweatbands, hoods, or any other types of headwear INSIDE ANY BUILDING ON CAMPUS during the school day. “School day” shall be defined as the time a student arrives on campus until the student leaves campus. This applies to both males and females. If a student is in violation of wearing a cap, hat, or any other type of removable headwear, the student will be asked to remove the headwear and it will be kept in the building’s front office where it can be picked up at the end of the school day by the student. One day of lunch detention may be given for the first offense. After the first offense, a parent or guardian must come to pick up the headwear and multiple days of detention will be assigned. If a student is caught wearing a hood, the student will be asked to pull it down and a day of detention may be given for the first offense. If the student repeats the behavior, multiple days of detention will be assigned and he or she may be banned from wearing hoodies to school. The purpose for prohibiting headwear is due to safety. Administration and law enforcement must be able to see the faces of all students at all times, including on camera footage.

Hair and Cosmetics

Hair must be neat, properly maintained, and not disruptive to the learning environment. Cosmetics must be conservative and in good taste.

Religious and Health Accommodations

Where a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student conflicts with the school dress code, reasonable accommodations shall be provided. Any student desiring accommodations shall notify the school administration in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual basis for the request. Approved coverings worn as a part of a student’s bona fide religious practices shall not be prohibited under this policy. Health needs must be presented with a physician’s written explanation.

Student Drug Testing

The Jay Public Schools Board of Education, in an effort to protect the health and safety of its students from illegal and/or performance-enhancing drug use and abuse has adopted a policy for drug testing of students participating in extracurricular activities. Students that participate in extracurricular activities can be subject to random drug testing.

Student Bullying

It is the policy of this school district that bullying of students by other students, personnel, or the public will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be civil, polite, and fully engaged in the learning process. Students who act inappropriately are not fully engaged in the learning process. This policy is in effect while the students are on school grounds, in school vehicles, at designated bus stops, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events, and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management, and welfare of the school district. Bullying of students by electronic communication is prohibited whether or not such communication originated at school or with school equipment, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns harassment, intimidation, or bullying at school. The school district is not required to provide educational services in the regular school setting to any student who has been removed from a public school or private school in Oklahoma or another state by administrative or judicial process for an act of using electronic communication with the intent to terrify, intimidate or harass, or threaten to inflict injury or physical harm to faculty or students.

As used in the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, "bullying" means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school's educational mission or the education of any student. Such behavior is specifically prohibited.

In administering discipline, consideration will be given to alternative methods of punishment to ensure that the most effective discipline is administered in each case. In all disciplinary action, teachers and administrators will be mindful of the fact that they are dealing with individual personalities. The faculty may consider consultation with parents to determine the most effective disciplinary measure.

In considering alternatives of corrective actions, the faculty/administration of the school district will consider those listed below. However, the school is not limited to these alternative methods, nor does this list reflect an order or sequence of events to follow in disciplinary actions. Serious offenses, such as drugs or weapons, will result in suspension without other options being considered first. The board of education will rely upon the judgment and discretion of the administrator to determine the appropriate remedial or corrective action in each instance.

1. Conference with student

2. Conference with parents

3. In-school suspension

4. Detention

5. Referral to counselor

6. Behavioral contract

7. Changing student's seat assignment or class assignment

8. Requiring a student to make financial restitution for damaged property

9. Requiring a student to clean or straighten items or facilities damaged by the student's

behavior.

10. Restriction of privileges

11. Involvement of local authorities

12. Referring student to appropriate social agency or to a delinquency prevention and

diversion program administered by the office of Juvenile Affairs.

13. Suspension

14. Performing Campus-site services for the school district

15. Other appropriate disciplinary action as required and as indicated by the circumstances

which may include, but is not limited to, removal from eligibility to participate or attend

extracurricular activities as well as removal from the privilege of attending or

participating in the graduation ceremony, school dances, prom, prom activities, and/or

class trips.

Harassment set forth above may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Verbal, physical, or written harassment or abuse;

2. Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature;

3. Implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, achievements, etc.;

4. Demeaning jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student;

5. Unwelcome physical contact.

The superintendent shall develop procedures providing for:

1. Prompt investigation of allegations of harassment;

2. The expeditious correction of the conditions causing such harassment;

3. Establishment of adequate measures to provide confidentiality in the complaint process;

4. Initiation of appropriate corrective actions;

5. Identification and enactment of methods to prevent reoccurrence of the harassment; and

6. A process where the provisions of this policy are disseminated in writing annually to all

staff and students 21 O.S. §850.0 70 O.S. §24-100.2

Health Services

Communicable disease control is one of the goals of the health program. All students admitted to the Jay School System will comply with the State requirements.

Please keep your child home from school if he/she has any of the following symptoms:

Fever, above 100 degrees
Sore throat or tonsillitis.
Rash or skin eruption (unless diagnosed as non-contagious by Physician).
Nasal discharge accompanied by fever.
Severe cough producing phlegm.
Inflammation of the eyelids.
Head lice.
Vomiting or Diarrhea

Note: Students must be free of fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea for 24 hours without use of medication before returning to school.

***For Covid-19 health procedures and protocols, please see the Return to Learn plan on the Jay Public School district website. The protocol for Covid-19 is subject to change frequently.

Transportation

Jay Public Schools provides transportation to all students legally eligible to ride to and from school.

Leaving school without permission, speeding or driving recklessly on school property, around buses or while transporting other students will result in the loss of driving/parking privileges.

Students driving to school accept all responsibility for arriving on time. Being late due to car related problems will be an unexcused tardy. Once the student parks his/her vehicle in the school designated parking areas, the student may not go to the vehicle during school hours unless with permission from the office.

Drivers must:

1. Park in designated student parking areas.

2. Exit vehicle upon arrival.

3. Bring all materials needed for the school day into the building upon arrival.

4. Obtain permission from the office to return to the parking lot during school hours.

Bus Rules

Legal and safe bus stops are established by the transportation director and the buses are not allowed to stop at an unscheduled stop. The transportation director will handle all problems concerning stops and schedules. The principal and assistant principal will be responsible for bus discipline upon referral from the bus driver. Bus conduct is expected to be the same as in the classroom. The transportation director may be contacted at 918-253-4413 ext. 3660.

1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and the students. Students must obey the driver promptly.

2. The students must occupy the space designated for them by the driver.

3. Students must be on time; the bus cannot wait for those who are not at the school bus stop at the time indicated.

4. Students should never stand in the road while waiting for the bus.

5. Students must not talk with the driver unnecessarily when the bus is in motion.

6. Students must conduct themselves on the bus as in the classroom; however, conversation in a normal voice is permitted.

7. The use of tobacco is prohibited.

8. Students must not throw waste paper or trash on the floor of the bus.

9. Students must not extend arms or head out of windows.

10. Students must not get off the bus or move about within the bus while the bus is in motion.

11. Students that receive bus discipline referrals may receive corporal punishment or bus suspension. On the third referral students may be suspended from bus privileges.

Notice: Any student may be removed from the bus that persists in disobeying the rules.

Riding a Different Bus or Getting Off at a Different Stop

Students who plan to ride a bus other than their regular bus or get off at a stop other than their regular stop must have a note from their parents signed by the office. Students are limited to 2 (two) stops, one regular and one that will be an alternate or emergency stop.

Students Driving to School Activities

Student participants are prohibited from driving to school activities. They must use the transportation provided by the school, unless arrangements have been made with administration or the sponsor/coach.

Emergency Drills

Fire, Shelter in Place/Privacy, Lockdown, Evacuation, and Tornado drills are held at regular intervals throughout the school year in accordance with state law.

Fire Alarm

Signal – Fire alarm.

All Clear Signal – Intercom announcement.

Tornado Warning

Signal – Tornado warning sound over the intercom.

All Clear Signal – Intercom announcement.

Flag Salute and Moment of Silence

In accordance with Oklahoma state law, the Flag Salute will be recited daily. This will be followed by a Moment of Silence.

Report Child Abuse

To report child abuse, call the Department of Human Services: 1-800-522-3511

Visitor Passes

All visitors (student or adult) are to use the main entrance of the building and will report to the office upon arrival at school. A photo ID may be required to obtain a visitor pass to access the school building. Students are not permitted to have student visitors in classes.

*Due to Covid-19, visitors into Jay Public Schools may be limited, or restricted, for the safety of all students and staff. All visitors will need to be approved by the principal and meet all safety guidelines before entering the building. Please contact the office to schedule an appointment.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Formal parent/teacher conferences will be held during both the Fall and Spring semesters. Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers through email. Additional conferences may be requested with the teacher during their plan time.

Medication

If it is necessary for medication to be given during school hours, the medication must be brought to school in its original container (both prescription and nonprescription medication with original label intact.) A written/signed authorization request to “Give Medication” must be filled out by the student's parent or guardian. Please include the student’s name, medication name, dose, time to be given, stop date, special instructions, and parent or guardian signature. If medication is not properly labeled and without written signed authorization, it will not be given. Students are not allowed to carry medication with them without authorization.

Under the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act a school nurse is not allowed to administer over the counter (OTC) medications from the school stock to any student without an order from that student’s primary care physician. The physician orders are valid for one year only. A verbal consent from a parent/guardian does not release the school nurse from this required law. However, students DO have another option to receive OTC medication at school. The medication must be an unopened bottle, brought from home, and a form must be signed by a parent with administration directions given by the parent. These forms are available in the nurse’s office.

Medical Equipment

If your child is loaned any medical equipment from the nurse’s office, such as crutches, wheel chair, sling, splint, or any device deemed by the nurse that should be returned, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be held financially responsible to return or replace equipment if damaged or lost.

School Insurance

School insurance is available to all students. Brochures are available from the coaches, sponsors, and the office. Before participating in athletic programs or extra-curricular events, students must either purchase school insurance or bring proof of family insurance.

Head Lice or Contagious Disease

Any child afflicted with a contagious disease or head lice may be prohibited from attending a public, private, or parochial school until such time the child is free from the contagious disease or head lice.
Any child prohibited from attending school due to head lice shall present to the appropriate school authorities, before said child may reenter school, certification or clearance from a health professional as defined by Section 2601 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes or an authorized representative of the State Department of Health (70-1210.194). Students will be medically excused from school for head lice no more than one day.

The Jay School System Policy is “Nit Free.” This means if your child has head lice, he/she will not be permitted to return to school unless a lice treatment is used and all nits are removed from the hair. The parent will be called and the student will go home that day. A notice will be sent home with instructions about treatment, cleaning of all clothing and bed linen, and repeat treatments in one week to catch any nits that are hatching. Also, a note will be sent to your child’s bus driver informing the driver the student cannot ride the bus until the nurse informs the driver otherwise. A school staff member will check the student upon returning to school. A parent or guardian must be present in case nits are present and the student must return home. Students should not miss more than one day of school for head lice.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Situations

In the case of inclement weather or an emergency situation, parents may be notified regarding the closing of school in the following manner:

District Wide Robo-Call
Local Television Stations
- KJRH (TV) Ch. 2 Tulsa, OK
- KOTV (TV) Ch. 6 Tulsa, OK
- KTUL (TV) Ch. 8 Tulsa, OK
Social Media - (School webpage, Facebook, etc.)

Mental Health Crisis Protocol

The Jay Public School District supports student health and wellness protocols to include mental health support. It is the policy of the district to align access to mental health support by providing community resources for students and guardians focused on mental health treatment options and crisis response intervention. It is also the policy of the district to provide mental health and crisis response training to personnel. This process will involve consistent collaboration between the district and community mental health partnerships.

Cafeteria

For the 2023-2024 school year all students will be able to eat breakfast and lunch free. All students must turn in a meal application to enable us to continue to provide this service. If a student chooses to purchase an a la carte food item, the pricing is $2.00

Adult Meal Pricing:

Breakfast - $3.50

Lunch - $5.00

A la Cart - $2.00

Checking Out of School for Lunch

Parents may not check students out for lunch by phone. If a parent wants a student to be checked out for lunch, the parent must do it in person.

Students 18 years and older may check themselves out. However, students 18 years and older may not return to school unless they have a doctor’s note or their parents come with them and check them back in.

Closed Campus

Jay High School is a closed campus. Once arriving on campus, students are prohibited from leaving school without permission from the office. Closed campus also means lunch is prohibited from being delivered to school.

Food & Drink Policy

The hallways, courtyard, student union, and only classrooms in which the teacher has given permission are the authorized places in the building for food and drink. Drinks must have a lid.

School Hours

Students should not arrive before 7:30 a.m. and no later than 8:25 a.m.

Students are not allowed inside the main building until 7:30 a.m. unless they are receiving tutoring or reporting to the main office.
Dismissal time is 3:35 p.m.

Cell Phones/Headphones/Earbuds

Students at Jay High School will not be allowed to be on cell phones at any time after their arrival at school. During the school day, devices must remain “off/silent” and out of sight. If school staff observe such a device improperly in use, it may be confiscated until redeemed by a parent or guardian and school consequences will also be given. The exception to this rule may be granted by the site administrator for purposes relating to the health needs of a student. Any cell phone privileges may be revoked at any time for inappropriate use.

Personal headphones and/or earbuds used for listening to music shall not be worn in the building. Headphones and/or earbuds should be put away from the time the student arrives on campus until they leave. Teachers have the authority to use discretion if school headphones and/or earbuds are allowed or needed in their individual classrooms for school assignments.

NOTE: Schools are not responsible for the theft or loss of any student’s wireless communications devices or headphones and/or earbuds.

Telephone

Students will not be permitted to use the telephone in the office except in case of an emergency. No student will be excused from class to make or receive a telephone call unless it is due to an emergency. Parents should contact their child through the school office and refrain from texting students. This is a disruption to the learning process.

Jay High School Attendance Information

Documentation of a valid absence must be presented to the attendance office on the day the student returns to school. For each day absent with a valid excuse (excused absence), the student will be allowed two (2) school days to make up missed classroom work. Students are responsible for obtaining assignments from their teachers. Students arriving over 15 minutes late for a class or checking out more than 15 minutes early from a class shall be counted as absent from that class for that period. The school will accept nine (9) days of absences with parent notes; this allows the student to make up the work missed for full credit. In terms of attendance, the parent note does not excuse the absence. Absences with parent notes will only allow the student to make up the work. Parent notes do NOT count as medical notes.

Students who are excused from classes for trips or activities are excused for only the time that the trip or activity takes. Students will return to class immediately upon returning from a trip or the completion of the activity.

Concerning Absences:

AM (Absent Medical)

Students will be given two days per absence to make up the work.

It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for the work he/she missed.

It is the student’s responsibility to bring the doctor’s note or proper documentation to the office on the day he/she returns to school.

There will be no reduction of grade if the work is turned in on time.

There is no limit to the number of medical excuses.

AP (Absent Parent Note)

Students will be given two days per absence to make up the work.

It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for the work he/she missed.

It is the student’s responsibility to bring a parent note to the office on the day he/she returns to school.

There will be no reduction of the grade if the work is turned in on time.

There will be a limit of nine (9) parent notes accepted per semester.

Parent notes do not excuse the absence. The absence is considered unexcused. It only allows the student to make up the work missed with no grade reduction.

AU (Absent Unexcused)

Students will be given two days per absence to make up the work.

It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for the work he/she missed.

There will be a 25% reduction of the grade if the work is turned in on time.

After 9 unexcused absences (including ones with parent notes), the student will lose credit for the course and the student’s parent(s) will be turned in to the District Attorney for violation of the compulsory attendance law. Also, if a student has four (4) unexcused absences in a span of four (4) weeks, he/she is in violation of the compulsory attendance law and the parents will be turned in to the District Attorney.

DVA (Distance Virtual Absent)

When the school goes to Distance Learning, for any reason, students are expected to log on to Google Classroom and complete any and all work assigned by their teachers. Students who do not log in and answer the attendance questions will be counted as “DVA”, which is an Unexcused Absence. Quarantined students are also expected to log on to Google Classroom every school day and complete the assigned work and answer the attendance questions. Failure to do so will also result in the student receiving a DVA, which is an Unexcused Absence. 10 or more Unexcused Absences will result in the parent(s) being turned into the District Attorney and the student will not receive credit for the classes he/she is enrolled in.

DVAP (Distance Virtual Absent Present)

If a student misses school for any reason and receives his/her instruction through Google Classroom, the student will receive a DVAP, as long as the student logs on to Google Classroom and completes the assigned work and answers the attendance questions. DVAP is an excused absence.

Student Attendance Appeals

The Jay Board of Education believes that in order for students to realize their fullest potential from education efforts, they should attend all classes if possible. Realizing that some absences may be beyond a student’s control, the board has adopted a policy stating that a student may not have more than 9 unexcused absences without losing credit.

Parents or guardians will be notified when their child has missed four (4) days in any one class. If student absences exceed nine unexcused (9) in any class, that student will not receive a passing grade in that class.

Parents/guardians may appeal the semester failure, due to attendance, to an Attendance Appeals Committee. The Attendance Appeals Committee, consisting of the principal/assistant principal and four faculty members, shall meet at the principal’s discretion to review the record of a student who has failed due to excessive absences. It shall be the responsibility of the student and parent to document any extenuating circumstances that may have adversely impacted the student’s attendance for the semester.

The decision of the Attendance Appeals Committee shall be final and no further due process related to absences shall be expected by the student/ parent.

Semester Test Exemption

Students may qualify for exemptions from their final semester exams by meeting grade and attendance requirements. Exempt students may choose to take final semester exams in an attempt to raise a grade. In order to be exempt from the semester tests, students must have an A, B, or C in ALL classes and no more than FOUR (4) absences in any one class, thus resulting in an “All or None” policy. If a student must take one semester exam, he/she must take all semester exams. If a student must take one semester exam, he/she must take all semester exams.

Absences tied to school activities will not count against semester exam exemption.

Senior Pranks

So-called “senior pranks” are not acceptable and will not be tolerated or condoned by the school board, administration, or staff. Any action that involves unauthorized access to school facilities and defacing of school property is not acceptable. Any student taking part in such activities will be subject to disciplinary action deemed necessary by the administration which may include but be limited to removal from graduation exercises, suspension, ISI, lunch detention or other actions. Violation of this policy may include involvement of the police and charges filed in connection with the actions of the participants.

Senior pranks INSIDE any school building are strictly prohibited.

Truancy

Students leaving school without being signed out by a parent or administrator, or students failing to attend school for reasons deemed unnecessary by the administration will be considered truant. Students absent without a valid excuse four (4) or more days or parts of days within a four-week period or who are absent without a valid excuse for ten (10) days within a semester will be considered truant. Parents, the District Attorney, juvenile officers, and D.H.S. will be notified of a student’s truancy.

Tardy

Students are considered tardy to class if they are not in their classroom when the tardy bell rings. Individual teachers may extend their classroom rules to state that students are tardy if they are not in their seats when the tardy bell rings. If another teacher or the office has detained the student, then verification MUST accompany that student indicating date, time, and individual who detained the student.

Students arriving over 15 minutes late for a class or checking out more than 15 minutes early from a class shall be counted as absent from that class for that period.

Students who are tardy 3 times or more will receive punishment. Students may be assigned lunch detention, or ISI for excessive tardiness.

Discipline Hierarchy

The principal has the discretion to modify this hierarchy if the situation warrants it. Other possible corrective actions include warning students that continued infractions may result in more severe consequences, removing students from class, before school detention, alternative placements, financial restitution, or calling law enforcement. Students will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity during the day or night of ISI and/or OSS until the assigned time is completed. ISI and OSS will not be adjusted to allow students to attend extra-curricular activities.

The following list of infractions and violations is not intended to be exhaustive nor all-inclusive. It is intended to serve as a guide and provide examples. If a student is involved in any activity that is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, disrespectful, unsafe, or unlawful, consequences (warning, detention, ISI, or suspension) may be issued at the administrator's discretion. Discipline consequences will range from a warning to a full year out of school suspension, depending on the infraction and number of occurrences.

Category 1

Item

Description

Weapons and Dangerous Instruments. Possession or transfer of any firearm; knife over 3", razor, ice pick; dirk, box cutter; nun-chucks; explosives; Taser or other instrument that uses electrical current to cause neuromuscular incapacitation; or any other instrument or substance capable of causing bodily harm. For the purpose of this policy; "firearm" means any device designed , made, or adapted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or any device readily convertible to that use.

The use of an imitation weapon of any kind to threaten or intimidate.

Threat - Verbal or physical intimidation of, threats toward, or verbal abuse of student or school employee (including verbal or physical harassment, hazing, or other activities intended to threaten, frighten, shame, or disgrace and including any harassment based on race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, or handicap).

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Bomb Threat -

Threat to staff -

Drugs - Large scale distribution. Distribution or intent to distribute to more than one person, intent to sell to one or more person(s), or conspiracy to distribute.

Drugs - Distribution to a single person or small scale distribution.

Drugs - possession and under the influence. Possession and use (including being under the influence of a drug) of a controlled substance and/or drugs as defined by Oklahoma law.

Drugs - look-alike, paraphernalia, inhaling solvents, aerosols, etc. Possession, use, being under the influence, or transfer of drug look-a-like products, analogs, solvents, aerosols, nitrates, or anesthetics which are not manufactured for the purpose of inhalation.

Item

Description

Alcohol - Possession, sale, use or being under the influence of.

Assault - serious bodily injury. Assault without a weapon resulting in severe harm: an assault which intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person requiring medical attention.

Assault - without serious bodily injury. Assault without a weapon; aggressively touching anyone without their permission.

Assault with a weapon.

Sexual Assault - Any unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior (physical or verbal). Examples can include petting, pinching, grabbing, indecent gesture.

Performance of sex act -

Pornographic distribution - Possession and distribution of pornographic material including electronic forms.

Deliberate exposure of sex organs/private body parts

Illegal entry to school buildings - Illegal entry outside school hours without school personnel present.

Violation of District probation - Violation of Board, Hearing Officer, or Superintendent's probation or readmission probation; violating parameters of restorative justice.

Commission of a crime - Commission of a crime (felony anywhere) i.e. but not limited to rape, arson, bomb threat, sexual assault, grand larceny; Whose presence on campus would be a disruption to school and/or endanger the welfare of students.

Detonating fireworks - Detonating fireworks, chemicals devices, or use of explosives.

Gang Related Activities - Gangs or gang-related activities, including belonging to a secret societies of any kind, are forbidden on school property. Gang insignias, clothing, "throwing signs" or other gestures associated with gangs are prohibited.

Bus - Incidents that occur on the bus will be dealt according to the student discipline rubric.

Category 2

Item

Description

Detention Violation - Failure to serve or walkout

Electronic Devices - Electronic device, including without limitation a telephone, wireless phone or other wireless communication device, computer, pager

Electronic Devices (social media) - Any social media that results in the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment

Headphones/Ear Bud/AirPod - Use of headphones/earbuds/air pods on school property is prohibited.

Inappropriate use of technology to include software, Internet and hardware misuse

PDA - Physical contact between students which violates standards of propriety, good taste, or rules and regulations established by the school

Distribution of unapproved petition/flyers - Distribution of printed materials not approved in advance by the principal (Note: the principal's sole basis for denying such distribution will be a sincere belief that possession or distribution of the materials will cause substantial disruption of school activities because of obscene or libelous language, personal attacks, or the method or time of distribution)

Weapons - knife below 3" - Possession, use, or transfer of any knife less than 3" of length intended to be used as a weapon

Failure to Identify - Refusal to provide proper identification, or providing false identification, to any school employee

Gambling - Games of chance conducted at school or at a school activity (except as a part of regular classroom instruction) where money or other valuables may be won or lost

Drugs - prescription medication - Possession or use of prescription medication (prescribed to the student) without authorization from the school nurse

Drugs - OTC medication

Tobacco, tobacco products, e-cigs, vapes, paraphernalia - Possession, transfer, use of tobacco or tobacco products including e-cigarettes, and vape paraphernalia

Provoking a fight - One person hitting or throwing punches without serious bodily harm. Unnecessary confrontation.

Fighting Policy - Reciprocal exchange of blows without a weapon between two people. Administrator will determine if self defense was necessary.

Inciting or video recording a fight - Witnesses who do not report the fight, get adult aide, seek intervention, and/or who stand around and video record the fight. Failure to notify adults of an impending fight, sharing information about a fight, planning a fight, supporting a fight, video recording a fight rather than seeking help, etc.

Sexual Misconduct - Any consensual act between two or more persons involving the touching, directly or through clothing, of the sex organs, buttocks, or anus of a person or the breast of a female.

Sexual Harassment - Any unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior (physical or verbal). Examples: sexual remarks, jokes, innuendoes, illustrations, cartoons, memes, or making someone the target of sexual rumors.

Pornography possession - Possession of inappropriate, nude, or pornographic video/pictures

Bullying and/or Harassment - Cyber Bullying

Bullying and/or Harassment - Comments -Sarcastic comments "compliments" about another student's personal appearance or actual or perceived attributes, pointed questions intended to embarrass or humiliate, mocking, taunting or belittling, non-verbal threats and/or intimidation, demeaning humor relating to a student's race, gender, ethnicity or actual perceived attributes

Bullying and/or Harassment - Actions - Blackmail, blocking access to school property or facilities, stealing or hiding belongings; threats to harm student possessions or others

Extortion to students - Effort to obtain money or other materials or services of value through force or intimidation

Extortion to staff

Theft - Stealing school or personal property from school employees or other students while on a school campus or at a school-related activity

Trespassing or being on school grounds/school bus while under suspension or expulsion

School Property Violation - Willfully or intentionally damaging, destroying, or stealing school property; refusal to pay for lost or damaged property

Possessing Fireworks - Possession of any explosive, chemical, or decorative pyrotechnic device on school property or at a school activity

Mob Action - Two or more students acting "as one" to break rules, disrupt the school, etc.; Acting with mob mentality; Acting as a group for disruption

Inappropriate language or gestures to students - Language or gestures (directed at students) which violate common standards of decency and good taste

Inappropriate language or gestures to staff

Insubordination - Willful and intentional refusal to obey any reasonable request from a school employee

Disrespect (directed to student or staff) - Willful and intentional name-calling, inappropriate gestures, or other actions intended to show lack of respect for any student.

Disruptive Behavior - Any interference with the proper conduct of a school activity, and individual class, physical aggression, false alarms, attempts to prohibit or discourage attendance by others at school or a school activity; attempts to encourage others to violate school rules or policies; and refusal to identify others engaged in unlawful or disruptive acts or to otherwise fail to divulge information regarding such acts; throwing dangerous objects; reckless behavior

Academic Integrity - Conduct that fails to achieve academic integrity include but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, facilitating academic misconduct, tampering with materials/grades/records, or violation of copyright laws.

Forgery of official documents or signatures on official documents

Vehicle Violation - Any unsafe, reckless, or otherwise inappropriate operation of an automobile, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, skateboard, or other vehicle on school property or traveling to or from school

Violation of School/Classroom Rules - Disorderly conduct by any student or group of students that adversely affect the school's orderly educational environment shall not be tolerated at any time on school grounds. Teachers may remove from class and send to the principal or principal's designee office a student whose behavior is so unruly and disruptive that interfere with the teacher's ability to teach students, the class, or with the ability of the student's classmates to learn. Violation of safety rules; loitering will not be tolerated.

Minor Disruptive Behavior - Running in hallways, littering, presence in restricted areas, and inappropriate behavior in schools activities or assemblies.

Category 3

Item

Description

Truancy - Intentionally missing class or not being present where one is supposed to be. Examples include, but are not limited to: presence in the parking lot without permission; not returning to class following travel time; leaving class without permission, leaving or returning to campus with or without a parent without signing in/out at the office, etc.

Possession of matches/lighters

Parking Violations - Parking in a handicap or teacher's space. Parking in any unauthorized area.

Dress Code Violation - Students shall not practice a mode of dress, style of hair or standard of personal grooming that will present a health or safety hazard or cause disruption or disturbance to the educational process; students shall not wear obscene, vulgar, or offensive language on clothing.

Tardy - Students shall not be late to class.

Student ID Badge - Failure to wear school ID or defacing ID badges. Use #53 Insubordination.

Failure to store personal items - Personal items that are not appropriate for the classroom such as, but not limited to, skateboards, athletic equipment, etc.

In- School Intervention (ISI)

Students may be assigned ISI for inappropriate behavior or violations of school regulations. Following are basic guidelines for the ISI program:

Students must bring textbooks and necessary study materials when reporting to ISI. Work only on school assignments or supplemental learning materials assigned by the ISI instructor.
Students are ineligible to return to regular classes until all ISI time is complete. If absent, the student will report to ISI on the day he/she returns.
Students remain in ISI until the end of the school day or make up a full day of ISI.
Violation of ISI rules will result in additional day of ISI or OSS.
Students assigned ISI are to report to the ISI building upon arrival at school.
ISI hours will follow the regular school day schedule. Being tardy will result in a day being added.
Students who drive to school must park in the lot directly north of the high school building and walk to the ISI classroom.
No electronic device usage allowed.
No headgear allowed.
Passes to lockers, classes, labs, support groups, tutoring, or the like will be given at the discretion of the ISI supervisor. (Emergency evacuation and procedures will be followed).
Students are allowed to use cafeteria services for breakfast and lunch but must eat in the ISI room.
No snacks or gum allowed.
Restroom and water breaks are provided.
Do not talk without permission.
Do not sleep or put your head on the desk.
Students will respect others' property.
If a student is dismissed from ISI for inappropriate behavior, he/she will be suspended from school.

Suspension

Suspension from school is a serious penalty. Before a student is suspended from school, the administrator will consider and apply, if appropriate, alternative in-school placement options that are not considered suspension. The administration has the right to suspend a student. All suspensions may be appealed to the school’s Suspension Appeals Committee. If the suspension is more than ten (10) days, the student has the right to appeal to the Board of Education. A student under suspension may not attend school, be on school property, or attend school activities. Suspended students will have their school work provided to them via Google Classroom and/or online school curriculum. Students may continue to earn grades while suspended.

Transfer of Absences When Changing Schools

When a student moves or transfers to Jay High School from another school, not only do their grades

transfer, but also their absences. If a student transfers 10 or more absences, the student will not receive credit.

SENIORS During the spring semester prior to graduation, senior students cannot have more than nine unexcused (9) absences in any hour in order to receive credit for that class. If the student fails a class or classes due to attendance and does not meet the 23 required credits, that student will not graduate or take part in graduation ceremonies. Options may be available for credit recovery at a later time, and that student may be able to earn his/her diploma.

State law requires that public schools report excessive student absenteeism to the appropriate agency such as the District Attorney, juvenile authorities, and/or D.H.S. Building principals shall make such reports to the appropriate agencies as necessary.

Also, when a student has ten (10) consecutive unexcused absences in full days or parts of days or fifteen (15) unexcused days or parts of days in a single semester, the attendance officer shall notify the Department of Public Safety. At that time, the Department of Public Safety shall provide written notice that the student’s license will be canceled. (Title 47-6-107.3)

Textbooks

Textbooks may be furnished for students. Students will be responsible for these books and must pay replacement value for any book lost or damaged beyond reasonable wear. Since books are adopted for a seven year period, it is imperative that each student handle his or her books with care and caution so that the books will be in good condition for other students to use during the remaining years of the adoption contract.

Attendance for Participation in Extracurricular Activities

A student who has not attended ninety percent (90%) of the time for the semester becomes ineligible to participate. The principal may make an exception to this regulation due to the hardships of injury, illness, death in the family, natural disaster, or unavoidable lateness of enrollment.

A student must attend at least four periods on the day of an activity in order to participate in that activity. This excludes the athletic period. Periods absent must be excused. Remember, a parent note for illness or injury may not be an acceptable excuse. The principal may make an exception to this regulation due to a death in the family or natural disaster.

Students with a past due debt are to be prohibited from attending graduation ceremonies and/or class trips, parking on school premises, or any other non-educational related activity provided by the school district.

OSSAA Ten Day Rule

Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association scholastic eligibility standards are required of all students participating in extra-curricular activity programs. Jay High School will follow all OSSAA rules and regulations.

Student Eligibility

Students who are academically ineligible (failing one or more classes) are prohibited from participating in any extracurricular activity during that week. The eligibility period will begin on Monday and end on Sunday of each week. Activities include, but are not limited to, athletic events, class trips, and organization trips.

Graduation Requirements

College Prep

4 English:

3 Laboratory Science:

3 Mathematics:

3 History and Citizenship Skills:

2 units of the same Foreign Language or non-English language or 2 units of Computer Technology

1 additional unit selected from any of the above

1 unit or set of competencies of Fine Arts,

6 Electives

Core

4 Language Arts:

3 Science:

3 Mathematics:

3 Social Studies:

1 unit or set of competencies of Fine Arts, such as Music, Art, or Drama

1 unit of Computer Technology:

8 Electives

Additionally: CPR and Personal Financial Literacy must be on the transcript.

Class of 2023 and Subsequent Classes: ICAP

Class of 2025 and Subsequent Classes: Citizenship Test Proficiency

OK Promise Requirements:https://okhighered.org/okpromise/

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Student Classification

Students must apply themselves appropriately to move through the high school curriculum in a responsible manner. It is understood that grade classification is important to students. For example, if a student is enrolled in the third year of high school he/she would expect to be a junior rather than a sophomore. The table below sets the criteria, other than years in school, for movement from one class to the next.

Sophomore complete 5 units with 4 being core units

Junior complete 10 units with 8 being core units

Senior complete 16 units with 12 being core units

Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top Ten Selection Criteria

A student who enrolls at Jay High School as a freshman must earn at least 16 honors credits at Jay High School in order to be considered as valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

A student who enrolls at Jay High School as a sophomore must earn at least 12 honors credits at Jay High School in order to be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

A student who enrolls at Jay High School as a junior must earn at least 8 honors credits at Jay High School in order to be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

A student who enrolls at Jay High School as a senior will not be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

In the event that a freshman enrolls mid semester and is unable to take honors classes, he/she will be under the sophomore policy and will need to earn 12 honors credits from Jay High School to be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

In the event that a sophomore enrolls mid semester and is unable to take honors classes, he/she will be under the junior policy and will need to earn 8 honors credits from Jay High School to be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

In the event that a junior enrolls mid semester and is unable to take honors classes, he/she will be under the senior policy and will be unable to be considered for valedictorian, salutatorian, or top ten.

The valedictorian and salutatorian shall be selected at the end of the first semester from senior class. A student must have attended two full continuous cumulative semesters at Jay High School at the time of the selection.

The student(s) with the highest average will be the valedictorian and the second highest student will be the salutatorian.

In the event that fewer than 10 seniors meet the requirement of 16 honors credits, the Top 10 will be determined in the order of the number of honors credits and GPA. If two students have the same amount of honors credits, such as 15, their ranking would be based on GPA. If two students have the same amount of honors credits, such as 14, their ranking would be based on GPA. This procedure will be followed until there is a minimum of 10 students selected to represent JHS Top 10.

Requirements for Honors Classes

No late work will be accepted. Late work rule does not apply to excused absences but any work not turned in within the 2-day for every day absent rule will be considered late and will not be accepted.
Honors students who must miss class due to school activities are not considered absent. Students will be responsible for obtaining the work needed for the day(s) that they will be gone and have the work completed upon their return in order to stay on schedule. Any test that a student is informed of before the day they miss must be taken the day they return.
All honors classes will require at least one project per semester that is to be researched and/or assembled, outside of the classroom and presented to the class upon completion. Projects may require an audio/visual component and/or an oral presentation.
In all honors classes, individual student performance will be reviewed between the 6th and 12th weeks of the semester and students with a grade below a C (70%) or any student who poses a behavior problem will be warned and parent or guardian will be informed. If the problem continues, students may be moved out of the honors class at the end of the semester.

Academic Integrity (Cheating)

The following actions are considered to be cheating:

Using or possessing, as well as giving or receiving, unauthorized materials in a testing situation (notes, textbook, cheat sheets, electronic devices.)
Giving or sharing information on a test, quiz, homework, project, etc.
Copying another student’s work of any kind
Passing on or receiving definite answers to test or quiz questions
Turning in work for credit that is not one’s own (This includes, but is not limited to, information from the internet.)

Submitting text that has been cut-and-pasted from the internet without attribution

Sharing or copying information from another student's computer or mobile device
Plagiarism of any sort
Dishonesty while self-grading (giving credit when credit is not due)

Consequences:

Refer to Discipline Hierarchy

Proficiency Based Promotion

Jay High School offers proficiency based promotion to its students. Tests are given in May and December. Information and application is available in the counselor’s office.

Early Graduation

The parent or guardian of a student may apply for early graduation for the student. Early graduation is generally not a good option for students but under certain circumstances it may be of benefit. The family should give the decision very careful consideration prior to making an application. There will be many issues to discuss before the final decision. The application for early graduation must be approved by a committee which shall include at least an administrator, counselor, and classroom teacher.

The application for early graduation is available in the counselor’s office. A maximum of two units of credits from correspondence coursework may be transcripted for early graduation purposes. Only approved curriculum will be accepted as credit for early graduation. Should correspondence courses be necessary to complete the graduation requirements, the family should consult with the school counselor on this issue prior to making an application.

Withdrawals

When a student leaves our school district to attend another school, he/she will be given a withdrawal slip by the Principal/Assistant Principal. Each of his/her teachers must sign the withdrawal slip and record the grade the student has earned in each class at the time of withdrawal. The student will present this withdrawal slip to his/her new school. All textbooks must be returned or paid for. School debts will be paid. A transcript will be mailed to his/her new school only upon written request from the school.

Organizations and Extra-Curricular Activities

The following is a list of organizations and their sponsors that students of JHS may participate in. The mission of these organizations is to provide an opportunity for members to become well-rounded students during their high school experience. It is a privilege to participate in any of these activities. Privilege may be revoked for misbehavior, bad conduct or nor abiding by the rules of each organization.

Arvest Junior Bank Board Archery

Band—Colton Tiger Baseball

Color Guard—Colton Tiger Basketball

Drama Club—Lynda Rice Cheerleading

Feather of Many Colors - Vann Dunham Cross Country

Fellowship of Christian Athletes –Sheila Buzzard, Jesica Trujillo Fastpitch Softball

Future Farmers of America – Football

History Club – Track and Field

Integris Grove General Hospital Student Governing Board Wrestling

Jazz Band - Colton Tiger

National Honor Society – Jesi Young

Mu Alpha Theta – Sabrina Hitchcock

Science Club – Stacey Stapleton

Student Council – Jesi Young and Michaela Mouse

Link Crew - Michaela Mouse and Jaimy Eberle

Library Regulations

Library hours are 8:00 a.m. to the end of the school day.
Books may be checked out for two weeks with the exception of reference room books which may be checked out overnight to students who have been responsible with library materials. Students are limited to two books at a time.
The Library will not charge fines for overdue books. Any student with overdue library materials may not check out anything until the overdue materials are returned. Students with books overdue 10 or more school days will lose their Library privileges, and the student will be required to serve detention until the book(s) have been returned or the cost of the book is paid. Lost and/or damaged books must be paid for by the student. If the student is a repeat offender, he/she will be limited to one book per checkout until graduation.
Mutilation of books, magazines or other library materials will result in the student paying replacement costs.
Students who use the internet must comply with the school internet policy. Any student who violates this policy will lose all of his/her internet privileges permanently.

Hall Passes

Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by an authorized staff member or they have a hall pass from an authorized staff member. All staff members may stop and ask students in the hall to present their hall pass for verification of permission to be there. Staff members encountering students in the halls without passes will send the student to the office, either accompanying the students or otherwise notifying the office of the violation. Violations will be dealt with at the discretion of the administration.

Public Display of Affection Policy

Holding hands is the ONLY type of physical affection allowed at school, school functions, or on school property. Hugging, embracing, kissing, having hands on another’s body, sitting or standing together provocatively is prohibited.

Laser Pointer Policy

Laser pointers of any type are prohibited from school premises and all school activities.

Behavior Expectations at School Events

At all school events, students will follow the same behavior rules that apply during the school day. The result of improper behavior at school events will be the administering of the discipline policy. More severe infractions may result in being banned from attending school events.

Assemblies

Assemblies are part of the regular school day. Students who do not show proper behavior may be removed and subject to disciplinary penalties. Students are reminded to remember that some events require appropriate auditorium behavior.

Guest Attendees of High School Dances, Prom, and After Prom

Students bringing a guest to a high school activity who is not a current student on that specific campus must have prior approval. Students are permitted one guest and the guest must always accompany the student. Guest application forms are in the back of this handbook. Guest application forms are due a week before the scheduled event for approval and verification purposes. Guests are required to furnish identification prior to entrance to events (driver’s license and/or school ID). Guests must be in high school or under the age of 21. See the form for details. The form is in the high school front office.

JAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NO CONTACT CONTRACT

DATE: ___________________

I, ________________________________, agree to have no verbal or physical contact with __________________________for the remainder of this school year.

I also agree and understand that using e-mail, text messaging, various social media tools, third parties (friends/family) or any other form of harassment or communication is a violation of this contract and will result in disciplinary action which could lead to my suspension from school.

Violation of this contact will be investigated by the deans of students, principals, and/or school resource officers and all reliable witnesses and information will be considered in deciding the disciplinary action.

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Signature of Student Signature of Witness

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Signature of School Official

Jay High School Song

FOR WE’RE THE SCHOOL WITH THE SPIRIT,

WE’RE THE SCHOOL WITH THE PEP,

SCHOOL WITH THE LOYALTY,

AND SCHOOL WITH THE REP.

SCHOOL WITH THE WINNING TEAM

AND HEY WATCH ‘EM GO,

FIGHT ‘EM JAY HIGH BULLDOGS

HIT ‘EM HIGH, HIT ‘EM LOW.

FOR WHEN WE’RE IN THERE TO PLAY THE GAME,

WE’RE IN THERE TO WIN.

FIGHT TO THE FINISH

AND WE’LL NEVER GIVE IN.

WE’RE BACKIN’ THE BULLDOGS,

THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS TO BE

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y SPELLS VICTORY

Jay High School

Handbook Signature Form

This form must be signed by the student and a parent or legal guardian and returned to the teacher within three (3) school days.

The handbook may be accessed at JHS Handbook.

Agreement Statement

I have read the Jay High School Handbook. I understand the rules, regulations, and guidelines stated therein and agree to follow them as a Jay High School student and parent.

Student Name_____________________________________________

(Please Print)

Grade of Student___________________________________________

Student Signature__________________________________________

Date ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________

Date____________________________________________________

Return Date_______________________________________________

Teacher__________________________________________________